used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
at or in the front
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
(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 Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
divisible by two
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
engage in
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
Mechanicsburg
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From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
Mohunk
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From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
not any; not one
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
and nothing more
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
any competition
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
Riverport
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From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
move hurridly
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
precisely as stated
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to the ability of their rivals to "make circles" around the boys of Riverport, did they not realize that these stories were being industriously circulated for the very purpose of making them count the race lost even before it was started?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Daily the husky crew of the town up the river had been busily engaged in practicing; and all sorts of ominous rumors were current among the more timid Riverport boys and girls as to the astonishing speed they had shown.
at the time that
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
which person or people
From this reading But when those who had faith in the ability of their own crew to come in ahead heard these tales, they only laughed, and nodded, as though they felt no fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE START OF THE RACE The great day of the boat race between Riverport and Mechanicsburg opened with a clear sky.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This made happy the hearts of the hundreds of young people belonging to the two towns on the Mohunk River.
