used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
(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 It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
a youthful male person
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
give a description of
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
flagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
flagstaffsnounUS /ˈflæɡstæfs/
plural of “flagstaff” — a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
gaffs
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From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
the act of departing
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
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 They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
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 There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
a strong line
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
and nothing more
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
topmasts
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From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
unfrequently
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From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are many forms of flagstaffs, and many ways of erecting and rigging them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
at the time that
From this reading It can be erected, fitted, and rigged by any ordinary boy of average ability, at a small expense, although of course the more money that is laid out upon it the better it should look when erected.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The flagstaff we are going to describe is not one that will run our readers into any unnecessary expense.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are sometimes made of iron, and are not unfrequently rigged with wire or with wire rope.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Some are fitted with topmasts, yards, and gaffs, others simply consist of the one pole.
