used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEA LAWYER.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
boatswain's
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From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
cutter's
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From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
being one more than seven
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
divisible by two
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the act of departing
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A SEA LAWYER.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
on one occasion
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
and nothing more
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
any competition
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
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 boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SEA LAWYER.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
in the near future
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
having a supporting base
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
steering-oar
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From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
stern-sheets
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From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
look attentively
From this reading The boys once more ran up the rigging, so that they could watch both contestants.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
whale-boat
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From this reading The whale-boat certainly had the better crew, and, although she was propelled by only five oars to the cutter's eight, she seemed to move two feet to the other boat's one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
at the time that
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
which person or people
From this reading Especially was this the case when the man in gray, who was standing in the stern-sheets holding the steering-oar, became aware of what was going on.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE cutter's bow swung away from the schooner as soon as the boatswain's mate and the rescued man were fairly seated, the oars dropped into the water, and then began a race that promised to be as exciting as even Eugene could have wished it.
