Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

at or near or toward the center of a ship

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

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

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

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

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

being joined in close association

From this reading The smaller wires underneath were connected with the metal work of the engine.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The smaller wires underneath were connected with the metal work of the engine.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

reflecting light

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT TEST.

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

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

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 Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

a form of address for a man

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

make a painting

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

get rid of

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The smaller wires underneath were connected with the metal work of the engine.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

make square

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading THE GREAT TEST.

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

From this reading THE GREAT TEST.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

up to a particular time

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading The smaller wires underneath were connected with the metal work of the engine.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.

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

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

without or almost without wind

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

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

From this reading Amidships on the craft, the general construction of which is familiar to readers of foregoing volumes of this series, was a square metal box with small wires leading to long copper wires stretched from end to end of the Wondership's body.

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

From this reading A week later to the day on a sunshiny, windless morning, the Wondership was run out of its shed, glistening with new paint and with every bit of bright work burnished till it shone and sparkled like newly-minted silver.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading These long copper wires were to form the aërials by which the messages from Mr. Chadwick's workshop were to be caught.