3050
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From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
(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 Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
Antonio
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From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
deck-houses
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From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
house-flag
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From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
for more time
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
not any; not one
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
Perez
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From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
Peruvian-owned
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From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
Realejo
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From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
San
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From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
single-screw
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From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
move hurridly
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
TahitinounUS /təˈhiːti/
an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
carry out
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
thick-set
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From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE HURRICANE The _San Martin_, a single-screw cargo steamer of 3050 tons, was on her way from Realejo to Tahiti.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Antonio Perez, who was in command, was a short, thick-set man of almost pure Spanish descent, swarthy, greasy, and vain--combining all the characteristics, good, bad, and indifferent, of the South American skipper.
belonging to which person
From this reading Since passing out of the hands of her British owners, neglect had lessened her speed, while the addition of various deck-houses, to suit the requirements of the South American firm under whose house-flag she sailed, had not increased her steadiness.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading As part owner of the _San Martin_ he was glad of the opportunity of adding to the vessel's earnings, so he had willingly agreed to take five passengers as far as Tahiti.
a late time of life
From this reading Built on the Clyde twenty years back, this Peruvian-owned tramp was no longer in her prime.
