1871
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From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
in addition
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
CaptainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
cockswain
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From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
being one more than seven
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
HalcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
the force of workers available
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
mile-and-a-half
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From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
Penacook
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From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
any competition
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
racing-shell
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From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
an educational institution
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
Shattuck
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From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
St
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From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captains are elected for every crew, and the captains of the first crews are the captains of their clubs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
precisely as stated
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
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 Each club puts three crews on the water--a first crew of eight men and a cockswain, using a regular racing-shell; a second crew of six men and a cockswain, using a gig; and a third crew of four men and a cockswain, also using a gig.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in 1871 that the two rowing clubs were formed at St. Paul's, and the scholars divided about evenly in the membership of each.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The rowing is done on Lake Penacook, which affords a very good mile-and-a-half course, and is within easy distance of the school buildings.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Since then the interest and enthusiasm in the sport have grown so steadily, that the annual race in June between the Halcyon and Shattuck crews is looked upon as the principal athletic event of the school year.
