used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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BALLANTYNE
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formed or made thin by hammering
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plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
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well known or easily recognized
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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a powerful effect or influence
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full-rigged
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From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading TREATS OF SHIPS IN GENERAL.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TREATS OF SHIPS IN GENERAL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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being nothing more than specified
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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not any; not one
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREATS OF SHIPS IN GENERAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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by chance
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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transport commercially
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN ON THE OCEAN, A BOOK ABOUT BOATS AND SHIPS, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Those who regard familiar objects in art and nature as mere matters of course, and do not trouble themselves to wander out of the beaten track of everyday thought, may not at first feel the force or admit the truth of this statement.
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading TREATS OF SHIPS IN GENERAL.
a source of difficulty
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a fact that has been verified
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wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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well-manned
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From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
which person or people
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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is, perhaps, no contrivance in the wide world more wonderful than a ship--a full-rigged, well-manned, gigantic ship!
