10,000
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From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
keel-less
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From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
Livadia
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From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
on one occasion
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
win a victory over
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The launch was a complete success, the _Livadia_ taking the water in gallant style, though the task was one of more than ordinary difficulty from the circumstance of the great breadth of the ship's keel-less bottom, which much increased the friction to be overcome.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short service was conducted by three priests of the Greek Church, and the bows of the vessel were then sprinkled with holy water.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A distinguished company witnessed the ceremony, while the crowd which lined the banks of the river Clyde numbered 10,000.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is not wonderful that the launch of a craft, at once so splendid and so curious, should have caused much interest and excitement in the neighbourhood in which it took place.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading After the conclusion of this ceremony, the yacht received her name from the Duchess of Hamilton, and was then launched.
