adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
Drummond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
pifflingadjective
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
telephonesnounUS /ˈteləfoʊnz/
plural of “telephone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Lieutenant made his difficult passage, squeezing through the newly completed tunnel half an hour after a loaf had been set upon his table.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading One lucky circumstance that favored them was the habit of the gaoler in visiting Drummond only once every four days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN a very short time Drummond became as expert at the rock dissolving as was his friend.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack knew that the steamer had recently departed, because, two days before, the Governor had sent for him, and had exhibited a quantity of material recently landed, among other things a number of electric bells and telephones which the Governor was going to have set up between himself and the others, and also between his room and that of the clerk and gaoler.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He called it piffling slow work, but was nevertheless extremely industrious at it, although days and weeks and, as they suspected, months, passed before the hands of the two friends met in the center of the rock.
