used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
CIVILIZATIONnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
economiesnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmiz/
plural of “economy” — the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
divisible by two
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
engage in
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The farmer’s house is alone in the middle of his farm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
PIPESnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Witness the present situation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
on the contrary
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
Roadtown
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From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Witness the present situation.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
WIRESnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading CIVILIZATION THROUGH PIPES AND WIRES The economies of a continuous house under one roof and of railroad and steam shovel, rather than hand and dump cart methods, are sufficient to make the line construction far more economical than any method now in vogue, but even they are greatly exceeded by the additional saving involved in the installation and operation of the pipes and wires of the Roadtown.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading If he wishes steam heat, he must put in a boiler; if he wishes electric lights, an engine and dynamo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For every pipe, wire or rail utility with which he is supplied, he must have a plant of his own.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Witness the present situation.
