Chapter I · The New Invention

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

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

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

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

a youthful male person

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

every person

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

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

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

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

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

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From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

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

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

a male human offspring

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The son of Frank Reade, himself a noted inventor, Frank Reade, Jr., came honestly by his talent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

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

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

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

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading A report had gained extensive circulation that Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., had brought out a new invention.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading This rumor spread far and wide, and created tremendous excitement.

a late time of life

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.

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

From this reading Everybody to-day is deeply interested in the marvelous mechanical productions of this young prince of invention.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Almost a boy in years, the young inventor occupies a place in the annals of fame much to be envied by any of our progressive American youths.