used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
Alf's
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From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
(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 By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
Bendix
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From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
boat-house
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From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
make right or correct
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
and nothing more
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
engage in
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
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 Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
established beyond doubt
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
any competition
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
the season of growth
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
carry out
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Bendix, assisted by two of the instructors and some of the older boys, had been kept pretty busy, but the first event, a quarter of a mile canoe race for single paddles, was called only a few minutes behind the scheduled time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
precisely as stated
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By half past ten the river bank in the vicinity of the boat-house was alive with contestants and spectators, all in a very light-hearted mood.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading SPORT ON THE RIVER Alf’s prophecy regarding the weather on Saturday proved correct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
which person or people
From this reading Many of the fellows who were to take part in the races had had to make up for the lack of bathing suits as best they could, and some of the improvised costumes appealed strongly to the humor of the throng, and elicited good-natured comment and criticism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It turned out to be a perfect spring day――warm and bright, with just enough breeze from the marshes to keep one from feeling lazy.
