used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
anew
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
uttered without voice
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
placed crosswise
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
four-oared
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From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
in a free manner
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
and nothing more
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beauty of the Charles begins at this point, and he sat down for a minute to look at it and rest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He finally shook off his pursuers on the edge of the village, and breathed freely again, as he "crossed the river and mounted the steep."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
WatertownnounUS /ˈwɔːtərtaʊn/
a town in southeastern Wisconsin
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The above was what Steve enjoyed in his progress through Watertown.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he sat there a four-oared crew shot under the bridge and rested on their oars in the quiet pool at his feet, just in front of the falls.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading On his left was the first dam, the end of navigation for the college craft; on his right the river wound away from its high banks to the brown meadows beyond.
