used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
American-built
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From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
Bellevite
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From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
Christy
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From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
English-built
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From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
only a very short time before
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
outsailed
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From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
Rombold
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From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
transport commercially
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
move hurridly
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
state-room
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From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading If the Trafalgar was good for twenty knots an hour, as represented, she had hardly attained that speed, as Captain Breaker judged by comparison with that of his own ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Captain Rombold could not help realizing by this time that the American-built vessel outsailed the English-built.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In this connection Christy recalled something he had read in Simpson about the "inability of the Armstrong gun to resist impact," and he sent Midshipman Walters to bring the volume from his state-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Armstrong gun was still silent and it was pretty well settled that it had been disabled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION The tremendous speed of the Bellevite had been telling with prodigious effect upon the distance between the two steamers, which was now reduced to not more than a mile and a half.
