used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LECTURE ON SHIP-BUILDING.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
being joined in close association
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
divisible by two
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
of great significance or value
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading A LECTURE ON SHIP-BUILDING.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LECTURE ON SHIP-BUILDING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
by chance
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
on the contrary
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
an educational institution
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
ship-builder
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From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
ship-builders
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From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
SHIP-BUILDING
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From this reading A LECTURE ON SHIP-BUILDING.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "In the present depressed state of this important industry, perhaps it is not advisable to devote much time to the study of scientific construction in ship-building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But perhaps ship-building is rather too ambitious a term to apply to our intended operations.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It looks now as though the ships of the future were to be of iron; and many vessels of this material are built in this country at the present time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We are not ship-builders, boys; in fact, there is not a ship-builder connected with the school, and I do not intend to engage one even as an instructor," said the principal, continuing his remarks on the platform.
