used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
(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 So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
for the reason that
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
endeavouring
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From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
at any time
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
Farwell
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From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
a unit of instruction
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
most important element
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
on one occasion
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
others
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From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
scapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He had been blamed for that, because it had been necessary to find a scapegoat for the fruitless expenditure of many thousands.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Farwell took charge of his construction camps, and immediately began to infuse some of his own energy into his subordinates.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, having had his lesson, he was ever after extremely careful to check all calculations, regardless of the labour involved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With this knowledge safely filed away in his head, he proceeded to verify the calculations of others; for he had once had the bitter experience of endeavouring to complete work which had been based on the erroneous calculations of another man.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But as a beginning he rode over the works, blue prints in hand, thus getting to know the contour of the country, and the actual location and run of the main canal and branch ditches, constructed and projected.
