used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
anew
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
(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 Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
arm-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
a youthful male person
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE NEW MEMBER.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MEMBER.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
and nothing more
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
by chance
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
any competition
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
Sedley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MEMBER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
belonging to which person
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain.
