Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

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

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

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From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

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

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

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

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

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

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

characterized by great determination

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

be different

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

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

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

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

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

and nothing more

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

something that is lost

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

and nothing more

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

the local environment

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

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From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

of or relating to statistics

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

doomed to extinction

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

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

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

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

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading SOMEWHAT STATISTICAL It has been already said that the Bell Rock rises only a few feet out of the sea at low tide.

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

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

up to a particular time

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

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

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It would seem that engineers, as well as doctors, are apt to differ.

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

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

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

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The foundation of the tower, sunk into the solid rock, was just three feet three inches above low water of the lowest spring-tides, so that the lighthouse may be said with propriety to be founded beneath the waves.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One great point that had to be determined at the commencement of the operations was the best method of landing the stones of the building, this being a delicate and difficult process, in consequence of the weight of the stones and their brittle nature, especially in those parts which were worked to a delicate edge or formed into angular points.

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From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As the loss of a single stone, too, would stop the progress of the work until another should be prepared at the workyard in Arbroath and sent off to the rock, it may easily be imagined that this matter of the landing was of the utmost importance, and that much consultation was held in regard to it.