1840
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From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
BERWICK
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From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
BORDERnounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
BRUNEL
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From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
wanted intensely
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
communicated in words
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
HIGH-LEVELadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈlevəl/
at an elevated level in rank or importance
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
most important element
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
as might be expected
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
NEWCASTLEnounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
and nothing more
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
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 He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
StephensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848)
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
STEPHENSON'S
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From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
STEPHENSONS
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From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROBERT STEPHENSON'S CAREER--THE STEPHENSONS AND BRUNEL--EAST COAST ROUTE TO SCOTLAND--ROYAL BORDER BRIDGE, BERWICK--HIGH-LEVEL BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The career of George Stephenson was drawing to a close.
at the time that
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had for some time been gradually retiring from the more active pursuit of railway engineering, and confining himself to the promotion of only a few undertakings, in which he took a more than ordinary personal interest.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading In 1840, when the extensive main lines in the Midland districts had been finished and opened for traffic, he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing from the profession.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had reached sixty, and, having spent the greater part of his life in very hard work, he naturally desired rest and retirement in his old age.
