used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
(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 All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
boat-building
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
hullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
launchingsnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋz/
plural of “launching” — the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
riveters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
shipyardnounUS /ˈʃɪpjɑːrd/
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
Sutton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
hard to endure
From this reading Every boat-building company was trying to put overboard an absolute maximum of hulls on that day.
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole shipyard industry was on a racing basis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Plans were being laid to celebrate the next Fourth of July with an unheard-of number of launchings.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading All the workers were receiving immense increase of pay, but the champion riveters were lavishly rewarded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Sutton was a mighty man in his way, and earning a wage that would have been accounted princely a year before.
