used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
abstruseadjectiveUS /əbˈstruːs/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
any person at all
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
AWAITINGverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading AWAITING ORDERS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
CodenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
coherer
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From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
DetectornounUS /dɪˈtektər/
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 Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
else
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From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AWAITING ORDERS.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
by chance
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
continue talking
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
on the contrary
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
St
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From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
carry out
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Jack felt the monotony of it no less than anyone else on board, but he spent a good many busy hours perfecting an attachment for a wireless coherer which he hoped would prove of great value in the future, and possibly prove as profitable as the Universal Detector, to which allusion has already been made in "The Ocean Wireless Boys" and "The Naval Code."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
at the time that
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading While awaiting orders, which the wireless had told the _St. Mark's_ captain were not ready for transmission, the big liner stood "off and on" at the mouth of the channel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading One night, after working for some time at some rather abstruse calculations in this connection, he decided to abandon the work for the night and take a stroll on deck before turning in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was wearing work, and all looked forward eagerly to the day when their destination would be settled and they could proceed.
