Chapter V

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

(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 UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

in a busy manner

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Hello, Frank,” came Henry’s voice.

possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading “Hello, Frank,” came Henry’s voice.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

and nothing more

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

a particular point in time

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

and nothing more

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

in the near future

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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 They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

male cat

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

someone who transmits a message

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

extremely

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Hello, Frank,” came Henry’s voice.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Telling Rawlins to wait a moment, and explaining the reason, Tom ceased speaking while Frank answered the call.

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

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were busily engaged at this and tremendously interested and excited, when the telephone bell rang.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

at the time that

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

during the time that

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

medium for communication

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading THE UNDER-SEA WIRELESS As soon as Rawlins was out of sight the boys commenced to talk, Tom speaking through the transmitter while Frank wrote down what he said, for of course they could not know if Rawlins heard them, and the only means of determining if he had received all the words was to keep a record for comparison when he came up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I just rang up to be sure you were there.