aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
anew
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
(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 The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
a boy or man
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
Hal
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From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
he's
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From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
How
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From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
listen-in
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
and nothing more
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
express in words
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
sendernounUS /ˈsendər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Presently he swung the aerial switch over and began to send again.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "My, if I only had an extension receiver," he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The End of the "Mystery" Hal almost held his breath in his eagerness to maintain perfect silence in order that he might "listen-in" to this radio transmission until the sender had telegraphed all that he had in mind to send.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Even as this longing came to his mind, "Bill" ceased to send and listened attentively to something that was coming to him "over the wireless."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "How I would like to hear what the fellow he's talking with has to say."
