used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
excludingverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
set up or found
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
for this reason
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
MARINERSnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
not any; not one
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
others
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From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
transport commercially
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
shipbuildingnounUS /ˈʃɪpbɪldɪŋ/
the construction of ships
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this statement requires modification by excluding both civil war and the merchant ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
VIKINGnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
VikingsnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE VIKING MARINERS War has always been a great incentive to shipbuilding.
war-galley
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From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Of the former, no better instance could be found than the disastrous Wars of the Roses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the latter, the manner in which the Romans and others developed the war-galley at the neglect of the merchant ship is a clear example.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Vikings, too, were great warriors; hence the wonderful development of their ships was for hostile purposes.
