Chapter II · The Engine of the Clouds

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

(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 Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

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From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

a youthful male person

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times

From this reading He met the coon and the Celt running toward him.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

an eccentric or undignified rustic

From this reading He met the coon and the Celt running toward him.

lively and spirited

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

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From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

very small

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

held up in the air

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He met the coon and the Celt running toward him.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

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From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

return to an original state

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

given to merry frolicking

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He met the coon and the Celt running toward him.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

in the direction of

From this reading He met the coon and the Celt running toward him.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

which person or people

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Judging that the boy was beyond all recovery, and deeming it wisest to pay first attention to the living, Frank lifted the detective up and carried him into the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He was noted for his wonderful skill at inventing electrical and mechanical wonders of various kinds.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In this work he was ably assisted by a diminutive negro, named Pomp, and a rollicking, red-headed Irishman, called Barney O’Shea, who invariably were his traveling companions on the trips he made with his inventions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., was a dashing young man of distinguished appearance, attired in fashionable clothing.