Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

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

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

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

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

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From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

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

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

an established custom

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

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

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

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From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

most important element

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

the force of workers available

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

the middle of the day

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

having superior power and influence

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

almost; nearly

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

with low volume

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

plural of “shortage” — the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

for a short time

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

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From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

someone who transmits messages by telegraph

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As in the histories of both men and nations, these first steps in great developments began quietly enough.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Doris was checking and distributing the stock of stamps which had arrived that morning; her father was counting mail-bags in a small annex to the main room, the Knoleworth office having acquired a habit of making up shortages by docking the country branches.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading For one thing, Furneaux returned to the village.

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

at the time that

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

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

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

which person or people

From this reading For another, the London telegraphist, who expected the day to prove practically a blank, was reading a newspaper when the telegraph instrument clicked the local call.

the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading A Matter of Heredity Shortly before noon on Monday occurred two events destined to assume a paramount importance in the affair which was wringing the withers of Steynholme.