Chapter XIX · Ralph Gets a Telegram

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

later than; following

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

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

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

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

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

react verbally

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

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

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

transmit information

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Harry Ware wasted no words in telling his experiences.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

of the present time and place

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

the force of workers available

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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 His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

information about recent and important events

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

not any; not one

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

on one occasion

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

above and across; more than

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

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

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

in the near future

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

having a supporting base

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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 His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading His narrative was soon over, and Ralph suggested an immediate start for the police station.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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 Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Harry Ware wasted no words in telling his experiences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

having tracks

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Harry Ware wasted no words in telling his experiences.

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

From this reading Ralph had already sent his telegram and was to have an answer in an hour.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Harry Ware wasted no words in telling his experiences.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His excited face at once showed them that he had news of importance to communicate, and they listened eagerly to his story, standing outside the place so as to be sure there were no eavesdroppers about.

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

From this reading Harry met his friends at the telegraph office after he had tracked the three men from the _River Swallow_ to a telephone pay station, the same one, in fact, from which Malvin had called up the Mercy Hospital.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Harry Ware wasted no words in telling his experiences.