1,000
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From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
100
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From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
15
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From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
(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 We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
react verbally
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
brought together in one place
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING INFORMATION.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
a message received and understood
From this reading GATHERING INFORMATION.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
rapidly-becoming-paternal
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From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading We were told that if the boat measures 15 tons or more our rapidly-becoming-paternal government requires the services of a licensed pilot.
precisely as stated
From this reading All steamers are required to have licensed engineers, though the requirements for an owner's license are not very rigid.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were assured, however, that we could buy an old one that would answer all needs for about $100.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From magazine articles we gathered that a new boat would cost about $1,000.
