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 MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

having companions or an escort

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

later than; following

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

in addition

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

a medium that disseminates via telecommunications

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And presently a reply did come, though in Italian.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And presently a reply did come, though in Italian.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

in a serious manner

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

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

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

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

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading And presently a reply did come, though in Italian.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

Italian electrical engineer who invented wireless telegraphy and in 1901 transmitted radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean (1874-1937)

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

plural of “phone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

in the near future

From this reading And presently a reply did come, though in Italian.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

with speed

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

awaiting payment

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

asked for

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

an educational institution

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The president, Bill and Gus also had receiving 'phones clamped to their ears.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And presently a reply did come, though in Italian.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

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

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tony got it, at some little length; then with a gesture of disappointment he turned to the others:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading MESSAGES Doctor Field, much interested, accompanied the boys to the school broadcasting room, and after determining from some data at hand the wave lengths that would be receivable on the Marconi yacht, Tony began talking earnestly, almost too rapidly, into the horn, the crack and buzzing of the battery charges making a sound like that of a rifle gallery.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If he doesn't mind, you might ask him to reply in English, please," requested the Doctor, and Tony nodded.