Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

without stop or interruption

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

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

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

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

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

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

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

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

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

hear with intention

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

make square

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.

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

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

precisely as stated

From this reading This is very easily made by gluing a piece of tinfoil about one and a half inches square to each side of a sheet of mica.

plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

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

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE DARK "Now," continued Dr. Dale, as he glanced round the circle of eager faces, alight with interest in the subject, "we're getting pretty close to the time when one picks up the receiver and begins to listen in.

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

From this reading "But as the electric vibrations, if left alone, would have a good deal of trouble in passing through the telephone receiver, we must have a condenser to help them out.

the act of creating written works

From this reading If you haven't any mica, a sheet of ordinary writing paper will do, though the mica is better.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then you must have two strips of tinfoil, one extending from each side of the mica.