used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
educateverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪt/
give an education to
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
absolutely essential
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
a human being
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was easy enough to appoint an operator, but not so easy for such person to work the instruments.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was determined to educate an operator, and Harvey Davis was chosen as the most suitable individual for the position.
telegraphernoun
someone who transmits messages by telegraph
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
which person or people
From this reading In fact, Harry was the only individual in the company or the neighborhood who understood the duties of a telegrapher, and his opportunities for practice had been exceedingly limited.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Now that the telegraphic line was built, and in good working order, it became immediately necessary to appoint another operator, for it was quite evident that Harry could not work both ends of the line.
