used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
at or in the front
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
boatmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
lacking funds
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
consisteth
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From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
someone who is a detective
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
divisible by two
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
HumiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
ignorantlyadverb
in ignorance; in an ignorant manner
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
lands-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
by chance
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
in the near future
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Dick,' said Roland, presently, looking ahead, 'I see her.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
TORQUEnounUS /tɔːrk/
a twisting force
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Therefore, boatmen twain now guided the light bark and held the ropes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
unprotectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
lacking protection or defense
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOLDEN TORQUE The morning was bright, the sky blue, the breeze fresh--so fresh that even in the Road the sea broke over the bows and the boat ran almost gunwale under.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This time the two lands-men were not unprotected: they were in charge of two boatmen.
which person or people
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Humiliating, perhaps; but your true courage consisteth not in vain boasting and arrogant pretence, and he is safest who doth not ignorantly presume to manage a boat.
