used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading A QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
greatly pleased
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
the act of departing
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
Goldwing
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From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
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 late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
in the near future
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
male cat
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
Topover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no difficulty in sailing the Goldwing up the lake, any more than there had been down the lake.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
which person or people
From this reading Like most boys who live near the water, he was ambitious to become a boatman, though his experience had been very limited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though Ash Burton had never steered with a wheel before, he had observed Tom Topover while he was at the helm, and he was soon familiar with its management.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The late captain was greatly annoyed to see the sloop going along so well in the direction in which she would not go before; but Ash was too much delighted with his occupation to think of indulging in any triumphant expressions, and he said nothing.
