tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
CLUBSnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
carefully weighed
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
dirigibles
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From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
ENTERTAINverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
ex-New
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From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
locomotionnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
the power or ability to move
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
MAGNETICadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
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 Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
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 THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
absolutely essential
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
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 Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
PleiadesnounUS /ˈpliːədiːz/
(Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
reverberatedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reverberate” — ring or echo with sound
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
shamblingnoun
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
TabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
Telegraphers
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From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This activity was being manifest in the construction of old-fashioned balloons, shambling dirigibles and the more graceful aeroplane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course it was really not necessary for the spirits on the planet Mars to have any such slow means of locomotion but the idea seemed to keep busy and active and be entertaining to their friends.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Many hundreds of ex-New York telegraphers were on the plaza, engaged in more serious conversation than was generally their wont.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The air craft was unique in appearance and novel in design, and would have been considered marvelous on Mother Earth.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE MAGNETIC AND MORSE CLUBS ENTERTAIN Much activity was being displayed by the New York members of the Pleiades Club on the fields surrounding the Telegraphers’ Tabernacle, and the air reverberated with the sound of the hammer.
