Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

in a busy manner

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

go across or through

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

transport commercially

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

move hurridly

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TICK-TOCK!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

look attentively

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ship was storming along her course through the sea at a pace which fairly made her structure shake.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The superdreadnaught was so huge a ship, and the divisions of the crew were so busily engaged in drills and other work, that few, indeed, knew that the "ghost of the _Kennebunk_" was being investigated by the officers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had one been able to be out upon the sea on another ship and watch her pass, her speed would have been impressive, indeed.