used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
Goldwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
manœuvres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
picnic-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
quarter-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
an educational institution
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
SylphnounUS /sɪlf/
a slender graceful young woman
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT ON THE ROAD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the steamer lost her headway, her starboard quarter-boat was dropping into the water.
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 When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
water-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
at the time that
From this reading When the Sylph had secured a position between the Goldwing and the shore, so that the party on board of the latter could not escape, she stopped her screw, and backed until she rested motionless on the water.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The appearance of the steamer so near the point created a sensation in the picnic-party, and the whole crowd on the shore hastened to the water-side.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The yacht was not heavily manned, as she was when the school was in session, and there were not hands enough on board for any brilliant manœuvres.
