used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
(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 It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
in addition
From this reading Oakum is often used for packing goods also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
calking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
caoutchoucnoun
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Oakum is often used for packing goods also.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
absolutely essential
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
Oakumnoun
loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Oakum is often used for packing goods also.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Oakum is often used for packing goods also.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
shellacnounUS /ˈʃelæk/
lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
ship-building
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
untwisting
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From this reading "Oakum is hemp obtained from untwisting old ropes," continued Uncle Gerald.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Oakum is often used for packing goods also.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
at the time that
From this reading When filled, they are then rubbed over with pitch, or what is known as marine glue,--a composition of shellac and caoutchouc.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "In genuine ship-building, calking consists in crowding threads of this material with great force into the seams between the planks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It will not be necessary for you to do all this, however.
