10
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
15,118
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
1843
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
1st
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
28th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
3
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
3,405
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
30
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
323
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
5
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
72
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
admiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
subject to appointment
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a return [vol.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
engage in
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
for each
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
an amount of time
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading From a return [vol.
semaphoreverb
send signals by or as if by semaphore
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading In England, the semaphore telegraph, established between London and Portsmouth, a distance of 72 miles, is maintained by the British government at an average expense of _£_3,405, or $15,118 per annum.
telegraphs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading To make this more clear, I give an abstract both of the expenses and capacities of the ordinary visual telegraphs in some of the European countries.
vol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a return [vol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But by a return made to the admiralty of the number of hours in the day appointed for working the telegraph, it appears that the hours appointed for the year are—from 1st October to 28th February, from 10 o’clock, a. m., to 3 p. m.; 5 hours.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
a late time of life
From this reading 30, 1843, accounts and papers of House of Commons] of the number of days during which the telegraph was _not available_, on account of the weather, during a period of three years, it appears that there were, in that time, 323 days in which it was useless, or nearly _one year out of three_!
