ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it ruined?" asked Professor Henderson.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
engine-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is it ruined?" asked Professor Henderson.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Is it ruined?" asked Professor Henderson.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
propelverbUS /prəˈpel/
cause to move forward with force
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
Roumann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading "Is it ruined?" asked Professor Henderson.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Roumann was anxiously looking at the apparatus to see what damage had been done by the bomb.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to these two massive machines that the eyes of all were now directed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The smaller one, the atmospheric motor, did not appear to have been damaged, but several wheels and pipes of the other were broken and twisted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ALARMING THREAT The main machines in the engine-room were the two motors, one designed to send the projectile through the atmosphere, the other intended to propel it through the space filled with what is called ether.
