Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

with affection

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

in addition

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

replying

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE AUTHOR.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading S. W. B.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

an associate that one works with

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the power to use something or someone

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

a person who is older than you are

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

an ornamental facade

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

engage in

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

a form of address for a man

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

(of games) engaged in

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading S. W. B.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

in the near future

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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 WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

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

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

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

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

the act of using

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading S. W. B.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

which person or people

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

in the company of; together with

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the generosity of Mr. Thomas Augustus Watson, the associate of and co-worker with Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, who has placed at my disposal his "Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WHO PLAYED A PART IN THE WONDERFUL TELEPHONE STORY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

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

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE

a late time of life

From this reading Also the courtesy of Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes who has kindly allowed me to make use of her husband's book: "A Wonderful Fifty Years."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Would you like to go to college if you could?" persisted the elder man _Frontispiece_ "You can't be spreadin' wires an' jars an' things round my room!" protested Mr. Turner Page 9 Soon he came within sight of the shack which stood at the water's edge " 27 He heard an answering shout and a second later saw Ted Turner dash through the pines " 88 TED AND THE TELEPHONE