used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
(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 TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
Blackwaternoun
any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The defect of it is that it does not gracefully curve.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading The defect of it is that it does not gracefully curve.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The defect of it is that it does not gracefully curve.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The defect of it is that it does not gracefully curve.
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
guide-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
immediately past
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
Mersea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The defect of it is that it does not gracefully curve.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
OrwellnounUS /ˈɔːrwel/
imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950)
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
the local environment
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
RegattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
regattasnounUS /rəˈɡɑːtəz/
plural of “regatta” — a meeting for boat races
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
sunrises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
carry out
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
Velsa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Last September the _Velsa_ came early into Mersea Quarters for Mersea Regatta.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
at the time that
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It is a nobler stream, a true arm of the sea; its moods are more various, its banks wilder, and its atmospheric effects much grander.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TIME was when I agreed with the popular, and the guide-book, verdict that the Orwell is the finest estuary in these parts; but now that I know it better, I unhesitatingly give the palm to the Blackwater.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The season for cruising on the Blackwater is September, when the village regattas take place, and the sunrises over leagues of marsh are made wonderful by strange mists.
