afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
(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 On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
BODEN
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From this reading THE QUINN & BODEN CO.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading THE QUINN & BODEN CO.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
highest in quality
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading PRESS RAHWAY, N. J.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading PRESS RAHWAY, N. J.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
and nothing more
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
select carefully from a group
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PRESS RAHWAY, N. J.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
QUINN
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From this reading THE QUINN & BODEN CO.
RAHWAY
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From this reading PRESS RAHWAY, N. J.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUINN & BODEN CO.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization.
which person or people
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men.
