Chapter XI · Chapter 11

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

in an idle manner

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

take the midday meal

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not wholly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

and nothing more

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

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 WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time has improved the first crude instrument," Mr. Hazen replied.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

characterized by variety

From this reading "The initial principle of the telephone, however, has never varied from Mr. Bell's primary idea.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

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

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT CAME AFTERWARD "Was that first telephone like ours?" inquired Ted later as, their lunch finished, they sat idly looking out at the river.

which person or people

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Not wholly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before young Watson tumbled into bed on that epoch-making night, he had finished the instrument Bell had asked him to have ready, every part of it being made by the eager assistant who probably only faintly realized the mammoth importance of his task.