4
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From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
70
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From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
in addition
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
APPLAUDEDverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
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 There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
EDISON'SnounUS /ˈedɪsənz/
possessive form of “edison” — United States inventor; inventions included the phonograph and incandescent electric light and the microphone and the Kinetoscope (1847-1931)
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
ennoblingadjectiveUS /ɪˈnoʊblɪŋ/
investing with dignity or honor
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
divisible by two
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
ever-ready
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From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
every person
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
coins made of gold
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
INVENTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
lusts
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From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
MorsenounUS /mɔːrs/
a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
not any; not one
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
and nothing more
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
phonographic
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From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
PLANETnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
purgedverbUS /pɜːrdʒd/
past form of “purge” — oust politically
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
renditionnounUS /renˈdɪʃən/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
not in physical motion
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
required or under orders
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
TabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There would also be an exhibition of “ham” sending and a rendition of a scene supposed to have taken place on “Old No. 4 East” upon Mother Earth in the early ’70s.
Telegraphers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no gold, silver or paper money, and nothing to buy, even if one possessed the money, for there are no material pleasures or enjoyments in this delightful spot.
male cat
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
viz
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From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TOM EDISON’S INVENTIONS APPLAUDED ON PLANET MARS There is no way in which material things can be smuggled into the sacred precincts of the planet Mars.
which person or people
From this reading Everyone is on a higher and more ennobling plane and it is only the few who still thirst after the lusts of the flesh who are rendered unhappy, but these are not quite purged of their earthly desires.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was announced upon the ever-ready bulletin board, viz., the bright firmament of Mars, by the usual magic touch of the wireless wand, that there would be an entertainment given at the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, the chief feature of which would be a phonographic concert, to be followed by an exhibition of perfect Morse sending.
