used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
make calm or still
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
deck-housenoun
a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
Ethel
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From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
furrowverbUS /ˈfɜːroʊ/
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
joltsnounUS /dʒoʊlts/
plural of “jolt” — a sudden jarring impact
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
promenade-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
staccatoadjectiveUS /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
teuf-teuf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BLUE SEA A blue sea—a blue sky.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The furrow of foam behind the yacht was like a trail of clouds.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading It was unlike the jolts and staccato teuf-teuf of the automobile; it was gentle as the swinging of a balloon in the open heavens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the promenade-deck, in the shade of the big deck-house, grandma, Ethel, and Will were taking the air, stretched out in bamboo chairs.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The yacht was sailing under deep azure, reflected back by calm waters.
