used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
in addition
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
claw's
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From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
power to direct or determine
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
Exman
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From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
with resolute determination
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
gaugesnounUS /ˈɡeɪdʒəz/
plural of “gauge” — a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
how
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From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
manipulateverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
in motion
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
pantographnoun
mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
moving very fast
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
textural
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From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
male cat
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
having come into contact
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
URGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
voltmeternoun
meter that measures the potential difference between two points
From this reading The swing of a voltmeter needle showed how firmly the substance resisted the claw's touch, thus indicating its hardness or softness.
a message informing of danger
From this reading AN URGENT WARNING Mr. Swift looked on eagerly as Tom explained and demonstrated his touch apparatus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever they touched any material, the brain gauges instantly registered an electrical reaction inside the sphere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "With a computer device, such as we planted in Exman," Tom went on, "the brain would also be able to assimilate the textural pattern of any substance."
