used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE AGE OF SCIENCE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
divisible by two
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
at any time
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
Forerun
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From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
yet to be or coming
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
highest in quality
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
for this reason
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
immediately past
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
MERLINnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
milleniums
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From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
NOSTRADAMUSnounUS /ˌnɔːstrəˈdæməs/
French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566)
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AGE OF SCIENCE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
the local environment
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
with little or no delay
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
PROSPECTIVEadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THE AGE OF SCIENCE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
TELEGRAPHnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AGE OF SCIENCE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
TWENTIETHnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading _A NEWSPAPER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._ BY MERLIN NOSTRADAMUS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
wherewith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Two Voices._ The greatest discovery ever achieved by man is beyond all question that which it is now our privilege to announce, namely, that of the new PROSPECTIVE TELEGRAPH.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
a late time of life
From this reading By this truly wonderful invention (exquisitely simple in its machinery, yet of surpassing power) the obstacle of _Time_ is as effectually conquered as that of _Space_ has been for the last generation by the Electric Telegraph; and future years—even, it is anticipated, future centuries—will be made to respond to our call as promptly and completely as do now the uttermost parts of the earth wherewith the magic wire has placed us in communication.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Forerun thy time, thy peers, and let Thy feet, milleniums hence, be set In midst of knowledge dreamed not yet: Thou hast not gained a real height, Nor art thou nearer to the light.”
