used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
double-ender
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From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
ferry-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
ferry-boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
Noah'snounUS /ˈnoʊəz/
possessive form of “noah” — the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
on one occasion
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
roofedadjectiveUS /ruːft/
covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER.
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Bob recognized it at once as a ferry-boat of the style used at different points on the river, to convey passengers and teams across the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat was shaped somewhat like the popular representations of Noah's ark.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading It was probably ninety feet in length by thirty-eight feet in width, and was roofed.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was a double-ender, like the much larger ferry-boats that are used on the East River, between New York and Brooklyn.
