used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
day-school
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From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
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 William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
a person of German nationality
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
the act of departing
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
Heriot
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From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
Hindostaninoun
a form of Hindi spoken around Delhi
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
engage in
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
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 His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
not any; not one
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
Pentelow
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From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
a male human offspring
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
in the near future
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
superintending
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From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
in the direction of
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
VenezuelanounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
WattnounUS /wɑːt/
a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
at the time that
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
in or at the place that
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
which person or people
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
William
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From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With French and Spanish he was soon at home; German bothered him; he was making strides in Hindostani when a sudden offer launched him on his career.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading William Pentelow was one of those boys who make up their mind early what they are going to be, and work steadily towards this settled aim.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A friend of his father was superintending the building of a railway in Venezuela, for a British company engaged in working asphalt mines.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The son of a professional man of moderate income, he was sent to a well-known London day-school, showed no special promise for a year or two, but after his first lesson in mechanics declared that he must be an engineer, and from that time made rapid progress in science.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His father recognized his bent, and sent him to the Heriot Watt College, where he was thrown among young fellows of many different nationalities, a circumstance that had two results: it caused him to think for the first time of going abroad, and it gave him opportunities of picking up a certain knowledge of foreign tongues.
