1807
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From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
1808
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From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
1811
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From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
1st
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From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
aggregatenounUS /ˈæɡrəɡət/
the whole amount
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
a quantity of money
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
COMPLETEDadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
immediately past
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
LIGHTHOUSEnounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
low-water
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From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
RUBY'SnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
possessive form of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
get rid of
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
required or under orders
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed, however, that this lighthouse required four years to build it.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
at the time that
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, the seasons in which work could be done were very short.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of the first season of 1807, the aggregate time of low-water work, caught by snatches of an hour or two at a tide, did not amount to fourteen days of ten hours! while in 1808 it fell short of four weeks.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE LIGHTHOUSE COMPLETED--RUBY'S ESCAPE FROM TROUBLE BY A DESPERATE VENTURE There came a time at last when the great work of building the Bell Rock Lighthouse drew to a close.
a late time of life
From this reading Four years after its commencement it was completed, and on the night of the 1st of February, 1811, its bright beams were shed for the first time far and wide over the sea.
