used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wireless machines are gourmands of electricity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Wireless machines are gourmands of electricity.
engine-room
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From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
gourmands
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From this reading Wireless machines are gourmands of electricity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Wireless machines are gourmands of electricity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
and nothing more
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are wastrels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A wireless man is far more dependent for his peace of mind upon the engine-room crew than upon the forward crew.
Vandalia's
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From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
wastrels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are wastrels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The latter has only one interest in him: that he stick to his instruments; while the engine-room crew strictly is the source from which his blessings flow, his blessings taking the invisible, vital form of electric current.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The first operator had developed for himself at an early stage of his occupancy of the _Vandalia's_ wireless house the warm friendship of the chief engineer.
