1830
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From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
BIRMINGHAMnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
CONSTRUCTSnounUS /kənˈstrʌkts/
plural of “construct” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
of great significance or value
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
Rainhill
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From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The scheme originated at the latter place in 1830.
STEPHENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848)
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTS THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One was of a line to London by way of Oxford, and the other by way of Coventry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two committees were formed, and two plans were proposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the numerous extensive projects which followed close upon the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester line and the locomotive triumph at Rainhill, that of a railway between London and Birmingham was the most important.
