Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

matters of personal concern

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

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

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

a state at a particular time

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

power to direct or determine

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

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

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

of the present time and place

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

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

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

a message received and understood

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

not any; not one

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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 & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

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

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

at the same instant

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

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

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

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

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

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

From this reading KATHERINE DECIDES It was some hours before definite information was to be had concerning the present condition of affairs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading & T. was a Weeks road or a Porter road, though in the excitement each claimed control and made immediate efforts to enforce orders relating to its conduct.

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

From this reading But before matters were more than fairly under way, there came a sudden suspension of action.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading No one knew whether his side had won or lost, whether the M.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading Messages flew back and forth along the singing wires, and wrecking trains started almost simultaneously from Manchester and from Truesdale, with instructions to clear up the muss at Sawyerville, in order that the regular train service be resumed.