used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
exhale hard
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
terminate
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
being one more than seven
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
with resolute determination
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
come to pass
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
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 One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
MonitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
revolvedadjectiveUS /riˈvɑːlvd/
turned in a circle around an axis
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
express in words
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading It rests on a metal ring on a vertical shaft, which is revolved by power from the boilers.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of them was in the turret, which, as you see, is constructed of eight plates of inch iron--on the side of the ports, nine--set on end so as to break joints, and firmly bolted together, making a hollow cylinder eight inches thick.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If a projectile struck the turret at an acute angle, it was expected to glance off without doing damage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But what would happen if it was fired in a straight line to the centre of the turret, which in that case would receive the whole force of the blow?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Before showing you over the vessel, let me say that there were three possible points of weakness in the _Monitor_, two of which might have been guarded against in her construction, if there had been more time to perfect her plans.
