Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

being joined in close association

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

plural of “cistern” — a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

clothing in general

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

wanted intensely

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

command with authority

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

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

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

fasten with a hook

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

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

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

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

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

in like or similar manner

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

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

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

not any; not one

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

come into possession of

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

a strong line

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

the season of growth

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

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

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

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

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

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

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

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

From this reading There were likewise three large cisterns, supplied from the New River.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

at the time that

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

in or at the place that

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He next addressed himself to the front of the house, where he fixed a pulley, with a rope and hook attached to it, to the beam above one of the smaller bay windows on the second story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

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

From this reading Not satisfied with this, and anxious to obtain water in which no infected body could have lain, or clothes have been washed, Bloundel had a large tank placed within the cellar, and connecting it by pipes with the pump, he contrived an ingenious machine, by which he could work the latter from within the house--thus making sure of a constant supply of water direct from the spring.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading By this means, he could let down a basket or any other article into the street, or draw up whatever he desired; and as he proposed using this outlet as the sole means of communication with the external world when his house was closed, he had a wooden shutter made in the form of a trap-door, which he could open and shut at pleasure.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In the yard, at the back of the house, there was a pump, from which excellent water was obtained.