15,000
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
at or in the front
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
react verbally
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
fastestadverbUS /ˈfæstəst/
most quickly
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
filmyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
injectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒektəd/
past form of “inject” — give an injection to
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
a brief written record
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
on one occasion
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
a particular situation
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
having a supporting base
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
not in physical motion
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
Ultonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading She was a large vessel, probably some 15,000 tons of registration, and her momentum was too great to stop her for a considerable distance.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Ultonia_ was speeding ahead at the fastest gait her twin screws were capable of.
at the time that
From this reading Harry was about to flash back an answer to the message of congratulation when, suddenly, into the scene of triumph was injected a grim note of threatened tragedy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
which person or people
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next instant, and while her shrill scream for help still rent the air, a young man who had been standing beside her jumped out into space without waiting to do more than strip off coat and shoes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the passengers, a young woman who had been leaning far out over the rail of the boat deck waving a handkerchief of filmy lace and linen, was seen, all at once, to topple from her perch.
