used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
(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 Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
boat-raceverb
participate in a boat race
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
HATCHINGnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading THE HATCHING OF THE PLOT.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HATCHING OF THE PLOT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE HATCHING OF THE PLOT.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
any competition
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
not in physical motion
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HATCHING OF THE PLOT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
(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 On this Saturday night, with the race still five days distant, the harbor was already well filled with craft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
yachtsmen
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From this reading It has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Before the annual regatta between Yale and Harvard on the historic Thames River, the harbor begins to fill up with yachts of all sorts and sizes, which, on boat-race day, line the course, and provide a splendid vantage ground for those fortunate enough to be invited to witness the race from their decks.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading New London is not a great city, but it is a busy and prosperous one, and, especially about boat-race time every year, it presents a scene of great activity and one with a good many elements of the picturesque.
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 has the finest harbor on the coast between New York and Boston, and is a favorite place for yachtsmen.
