used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
dirigibles
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From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
FISHERMENnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading THE GALAPAGOS FISHERMEN.
for'ard
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From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
GALAPAGOSnounUS /ɡəˈlɑːpəɡoʊz/
a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life
From this reading THE GALAPAGOS FISHERMEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
MeteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
midship-section
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From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
and nothing more
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
move hurridly
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
not in physical motion
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GALAPAGOS FISHERMEN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
tractorsnounUS /ˈtræktərz/
plural of “tractor” — a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN spite of the drastic reduction in length, and the fact that the motors in the bow section were still disabled, the "Meteor" was able to maintain a respectable speed of ninety miles an hour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Formerly she was "drawn" by the for'ard propellers and "pushed" by the after ones, but now the tractors were out of action the whole of the driving effort was aft.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Owing to her comparatively small midship-section she offered less resistance to the wind than do the standard types of British dirigibles.
yawed
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From this reading Apart from the restriction in crew and store space the only disadvantage of the reduced "Meteor" was the fact that she yawed considerably.
