used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
equally
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
don't
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From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
one or the other of two
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
Eleanor
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From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
divisible by two
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
at any time
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
Halsted
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From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
how
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From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
not any; not one
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
on the contrary
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
move hurridly
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But so far as could be judged, the race was likely to be a test rather of how the boats were sailed than of their speed, boat for boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
there'll
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From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I don't believe there'll be any need for either of you to give away any time to the other."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RACE The sloop that was to represent the Halsted Camp Fire in the race arrived in the cove late in the morning, and from the shore there seemed to be no difference in size between the two little craft.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were different, and one might prove swifter than the other, for no two boats of that sort were ever exactly alike.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you can sail on even terms, Dolly," said Eleanor.
