used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
subject to appointment
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
(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 The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
confined by bonds
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
CambodiannounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiən/
a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
detectornounUS /dɪˈtektər/
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
set up or found
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
highest in quality
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
high-sided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
JukesnounUS /dʒuːks/
plural of “juke” — a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
and nothing more
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
immediately past
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
linersnounUS /ˈlaɪnərz/
plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
come together
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
a particular point in time
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
not any; not one
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading But at the last moment he had been passed over and another operator appointed on the ground of seniority.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
shoulderingverbUS /ˈʃoʊldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
trans-Atlantic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been hoping for a chance at the wireless operator job on board the _Empire State_, the newest and greatest of the Jukes trans-Atlantic liners.
tunedverbUS /tuːnd/
past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The _Cambodian_ was a brand new freighter of the big shipping combine controlled by Jacob Jukes, and as just then no better berth had been offered, Jack Ready found himself occupying her wireless room getting the newly installed radio apparatus in shape and tuned up for effective service.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As he worked over a refractory detector Jack, although normally of a cheerful disposition, felt a strong inclination to grumble at his present berth.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The big, high-sided _Cambodian_, in ballast, that is, carrying no cargo, and outward bound from New York for Rotterdam, was shouldering through the green seas that came racing to meet her.
