used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
in the past
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
any thing at all
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
at any time
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
gadgetsnounUS /ˈɡædʒəts/
plural of “gadget” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
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From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
immediately past
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
not any; not one
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
unusual or striking
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
cut with a saw
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
transport commercially
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This certainly is the most remarkable ship I’ve ever seen, or ever hope to see,” he exclaimed as they descended into the hull through the conning tower hatch.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “I designed most of these gadgets before the close of the last war,” replied the Baron in his usual pompous manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading While they had been talking, Bill saw the conning tower lower itself until it stood not more than a foot above the deck aft of the huge wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “The armistice interrupted my experiments and as there was no government that amounted to anything in my country then, I kept the results of my work for myself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Some little time ago, speculation in your American stocks gave me sufficient capital to build that ship with added improvements.
