used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
for the reason that
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
Bunnell
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From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
environmentsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
FAKEnounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
Grande
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From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I refer to the military telegrapher.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
OPERATORnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
partitionedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “partition” — divide into parts, pieces, or sections
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer to the military telegrapher.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading His sphere of duty is out at the extreme edge of advancing civilization.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
sun-baked
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From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
telegraphernoun
someone who transmits messages by telegraph
From this reading I refer to the military telegrapher.
telegraphers
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From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
precisely as stated
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MILITARY OPERATOR--A FAKE REPORT THAT NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE The railroad and commercial telegraphers are well known to the general public, because they are thrown daily in contact with them, but there is still another class in the profession, which, while not being so well known are, in their way, just as important in their acts and deeds.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
but in spite of that
From this reading His work does not often carry him within the environments of civilization; his instruments are not of the beautiful Bunnell pattern, placed on polished glass partitioned tables; his task is a very hard one and yet he does it without a grumble.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will find him along the Rio Grande frontier; out on the sun-baked deserts of New Mexico and Arizona; up in the Bad Lands of Montana, and the snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
