Chapter XIII

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

the right to enter

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

an arm of the Mediterranean between Slovenia and Croatia and Montenegro and Albania on the east and Italy on the west

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

later than; following

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

at or in the front

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

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

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

being joined in close association

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

a farm building for housing poultry

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

the act of departing

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

ten 10s

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

a message received and understood

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

and nothing more

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

not any; not one

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

for each

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

with speed

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

plural of “receiver” — set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

cut with a saw

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "No admittance here!" he called sharply; but the man advanced another step, smiling broadly.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Then Ludwig glanced up quickly, for a step had sounded at the door, and he saw a man just stepping over the threshold.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

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

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

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

From this reading The operator on the _Adriatic_, a hundred miles behind them, was gossiping with Poldhu, and far ahead two boats were exchanging information about the weather.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But first he connected up his detector and snapped the receivers against his ears, just to see what might be going on.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

which person or people

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

medium for communication

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.

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

From this reading IN THE WIRELESS HOUSE Fritz Ludwig, the tall, blond young man who earned his eighty marks per month as wireless man on the _Ottilie_, having eaten his dinner with the passengers of the second-cabin and smoked a meditative pipe at the door of the little coop on the after boat-deck which served him as office and bedroom, knocked out the ashes and entered his citadel to prepare for the night's business.